Injunction of CTA Remains in Place Despite Supreme Court Ruling
by Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Manager Jan 27, 2025

On January 23, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a stay on the injunction granted by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc. v. Garland, et al., commonly referred to as the Texas Top Cop Case. It is important to note that the Supreme Court’s stay does not constitute a decision on the underlying merits of the case, which remains under review in the Fifth Circuit.

In a separate matter, on January 7, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide injunction against enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) reporting regulations issued by the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). However, enforcement was enjoined only with respect to the plaintiffs in Samantha Smith and Robert Means v. U.S. Department of Treasury, et al. This case, known as the Smith CTA Case, has not yet been appealed by the government. As a result, the Supreme Court's ruling in the Texas Top Cop Case does not impact the Smith CTA Case.

At present, the CTA reporting requirements remain suspended, pending any government appeal in the Smith CTA Case. FinCEN has acknowledged this injunction on its website, confirming that reporting companies are not currently required to submit beneficial ownership information (BOI) reports. Reporting companies may voluntarily submit reports.

The Alliance Government Affairs team will continue to monitor the situation and advise of any developments. If the reporting requirements are reinstated you will be the first to know.

In this article, Stephanie Buka, Government Affairs Manager, PRINTING United Alliance, reports on the Corporate Transparency Act. More information can be found at Business Excellence-Legislation or reach out to Steph should you have additional questions specific to how these issues may affect your business: sbuka@printing.org.     

To become a member of the Alliance and learn more about how our subject matter experts can assist your company with services and resources such as those mentioned in this article, please contact the Alliance membership team: 888-385-3588 / membership@printing.org.      

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Stephanie Buka is the Government Affairs Manager for PRINTING United Alliance. In this role, she supports Ford Bowers, CEO, the Government Affairs team, and coordinates efforts with contracted lobbying firm, ACG Advocacy. Buka is the chief editor of the Industry Advocate newsletter. She is responsible for advocacy campaigns, policy analysis, strategy development and team leadership, all aimed at promoting the Alliance's legislative agenda. She is also responsible for the administration of the Alliance's political action committee, PrintPAC.

Prior to joining the Alliance, Buka served as a senior legislative researcher, and later as a constituent services coordinator, for the 15-member legislative body representing 1.3 million residents of Allegheny County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In addition to drafting legislation and addressing constituent concerns, Buka cultivated strong relationships with appointed and elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels of government.

Buka holds a master’s degree in Public Policy and Management from the University of Pittsburgh, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA). She also earned a master's degree in Criminology from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, along with a Certificate in Forensic Science and Law from Duquesne University.

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